Serving the groom as best man was his friend, Bryon Miller. Groomsman were John Angellotti, a friend; Joshua Gapske, brother of the bride; Andrew Babcock, Mike Babcock, Jeremiah Babcock and Joseph Babcock, brothers of the groom. The ring bearer was Michael Murphy.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Alpena.

Carise is employed as a respiratory therapist at MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Matthew is employed as a process engineer at Besser Company.

The couple are planning to take their honeymoon later this month to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.